How Long to Read The Strangest Song

How Long Does it Take to Read The Strangest Song?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read The Strangest Song by Teri Sforza

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The story of Gloria Lenhoff, an musically talented, intellectually impaired woman with Williams syndrome. Born before the syndrome was first described, Gloria had what is now realized to be a typically difficult childhood for someone with Williams syndrome. However, Gloria's parents' recognition of, and delight in, her musical affinity and gifts, along with their single-minded pursuit of ways to develop and provide performing outlets for her musical talents, led to a varied and fulfilling life. Despite her intellectual limitations, Gloria became an accomplished lyric soprano (and accordionist), with a vast repertoire of songs in a profusion of languages, enriching the lives of others as well as herself. The narrative emphasizes the key role played by social environment in the individual experience of genetic developmental disability. In addition, Gloria's father's activism was instrumental in spurring recognition and study of the Williams syndrome musical phenotype, and his struggle to provide opportunities for such development and fulfillment is an integral part of her story. Compared with normal individuals, those with WS tend to exhibit more engagement with music, more emotion while listening to music, more time spent on musical activities, and onset of interest in music at a younger age. Music appears to provide an important avenue for cognitive development and emotional fulfillment for many people with Williams syndrome.

How long is The Strangest Song?

The Strangest Song by Teri Sforza is 320 pages long, and a total of 80,000 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Strangest Song Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read The Strangest Song aloud.

What Reading Level is The Strangest Song?

The Strangest Song is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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